1. Register online by clicking the "Register Now" button above. You will be given detailed registration instructions and can complete your registration in a matter of minutes.

2. New Officials (or those not registered the previous school year) must take an Officials Guidebook Exam and complete a Mechanics Exam if registering for football and/or basketball. The Exams are open-book, and may be taken online, along with viewing the online Football Mechanics Manual and the Basketball Mechanics Manual, once you begin registration. These exams may be accessed by logging in to My MHSAA Officials Services using the Login area found in the upper right corner on any page of the MHSAA Website. Once your registration requirements have been completed, you will receive your Officials ID Number and Sports Rules Books from the MHSAA. New officials must also complete the MHSAA Principles of Officiating.

3. The next step is to be in contact with local approved association leaders in your area. Let them know that you are registered and looking for training/contests to work. They will be happy to hear from you! These contact persons for Local Approved Associations and Registered Assignors in your area can be found by going to the officials tab and following the links in the left-hand navigation menu.

4. Only one more step is needed to work. You've got to get in gear with the proper attire and equipment. Here's a link to get you started.

5. Suggestion - Consider subscribing to local and national publications such as Referee magazine. Consider joining NASO, the National Association of Sports Officials. Membership offers tremendous resources for sports officiating information, training and education.

Is Your Email On File?

If you have an email address on file with the MHSAA, but don't know your password, use this Retrieve Password form.

If you are a returning official but you do not have an email address on file, please contact Laura Roberts at the MHSAA by email or by telephone.

Once your information is processed by our staff, you will have the ability to renew or amend your registration, update your contact information, view your ratings, watch a Rules Meeting video, search the Officials Directory, and perform other functions in a password-protected environment.

Officials Video Training

The MHSAA is pleased to announce its new Officials Video Training Page! We are excited to offer this new medium as an expansion of our many seminars, camps and clinics to offer the most pertinent and valuable resources an official can have: case plays from actual game situations.

While the library is limited at this time, we wanted to call your attention to this exciting new endeavor. Refer to this page frequently (from "Officials Video Training" on the nav bar at left) as the library grows to include more sports, and more clips within each sport.In time, it is our goal to allow you -- officials, assignors and approved associations -- to submit videos. Stay tuned for further news on the development of this page!

Legacy Spotlight

"Football officiating has allowed me to become more involved with football beyond just playing so that I can be a part of the game for years to come. I have also learned how to better communicate with people."

John Hull - Williamston HS, 20162-year Football OfficialPlayed: Football, Track"It has facilitated my understanding the rule of the game and the philosophy of how and when rules are enforced. It has also taught me about handling tough situations."

Dan Grooms16-year Football Official"Football officiating is a way to give back to a sport that has opened up a lot of opportunities for me over the years."

Michael Belinsky Jr. - Bear Lake HS, 2016 1-year Basketball Official Played: Basketball, Cross Country, Track"I like getting to see the game differently and learning more about the game."

Roark Pargeon15-year Football and Basketball Official"The Legacy Program allows players and non-players an opportunity to gain knowledge of a game they love from another perspective. When I see the values important to other areas of life being taught on the floor and in huddles, it warms the heart."

Mentor Official Steve Shutich (left)Legacy Official Ryan Johnston

Ryan Johnston - East Grand Rapids HS, 2015

1-year Wrestling Official

Played: Wrestling, Football, Baseball

"There is something about putting on the stripes and being able to reward kids when they work hard and succeed. As an official the most rewarding aspect is being able to uphold the integrity of the game. It is extremely rewarding for me and, after all, being the official means you have the best seat in the house!"

Steve Shutich24-year Football and Wrestling Official"I officiated one of Ryan's matches and after the contest he was talking about officials in general. He thought the differences between officials seemed unusual so I challenged him and told said, 'We could use young officials like you!' His response was, 'How do I get involved?' It was a great response, as I am one of the board members of a local wrestling association. I think he was shocked as to how quickly I had him registered and working."

"This is a great learning experience. I've learned more about the game than I ever thought I would."

Makayla Spearman - Onekama HS, 20171-year Basketball OfficialPlayed: Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Track"I've always wanted to be a referee so starting the journey is a real treat. I love learning and working with the student-athletes."

Kaitlin Kubiskey2-year Basketball Official"My favorite aspects of officiating are learning more about the game, seeing how the teams progress through the year, and watching the players have fun."

David Smeltzer4-year Basketball Official"My favorite aspect of officiating has to be the opportunity to interact with, not just the athletes, but the coaches and other officials."

"I enjoy having the opportunity to stay active in the sports that I love while also watching the next generation of young men and women demonstrate their love and passions for the same sports I enjoyed growing up. I have worked with Grant and Riley as a teacher, coach and now mentor official for the past 5-6 years. It has been an honor and a privilege to watch them grow and mature as a young men."

"I enjoy being part of the kids' lives and making it possible for them to play the games. This is also a chance for me to give back to local communities, schools and athletic programs."

Jan Veliquette27-year Football and Basketball Official"Ezekiel taking and passing the online officials exam was memorable for me before he even stepped on the field. His attitude and willingness to ask questions and improve is impressive. He also reminds me to wear my down marker, which I tend to forget."

Mentor Official Larry Rospierski (right)
Legacy Official Jeremy Ward

Jeremy Ward - Cadillac HS, 2016

1-year Basketball Official

Played: Football, Basketball

"I love sports in general and having played basketball, it provided me the opportunity to officiate in the Legacy Program."

Larry Rospierski19-year Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball

"I enjoy being a part of the games that I have either played or coached, and making a difference in the players' lives. I am convinced that organized sports add structure and discipline to a student’s life, helping to mold a well-rounded individual and adopt a sense of fairness and sportsmanship. Jeremy is an intelligent student of the game and adapts well. He listens, learns and has shown to be a genuine asset to the officiating regime."

Lauren Weiss - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016
1-year Baseball, Softball Official
Played: Basketball, Track, Cross Country"It allows you to be outside, stay active, and involved with kids. I have a passion for sports."

Austin Smith - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016
1-year Baseball Official
Played: Baseball"I like being able to keep in touch with sports."

Jaclyn Komar - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2017
1-year Softball Official
Played: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball"I keeps me involved in athletics and I like being around the kids."

Brennen Lambing - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2018
1-year Baseball Official
Played: Baseball, Basketball, Football"I like staying in the sport even when not playing."

Jack Miles17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official"Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson. We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball."

Mentor Official Jack Miles (left)
Legacy Officials Jalen French

Jalen French - Otisville LakeVille HS, 2016
1-year Baseball Official
Played: Basketball, Football, Track"You understand a sport much more when you are officiating. Making judgement calls, seeing the play as it happens from a different viewpoint. I also like staying close to the game."

Jack Miles17-year Baseball, Football and Basketball Official"Officials generally love the sport and are community-oriented and love to give back to the games. In 2016, I mentored nine legacy officials as umpires who ended up with subvarsity schedules with help from LakeVille AD Drew Johnson. We also started an officiating class for baseball, football and basketball."

Eric Wills Sr.36-year Basketball and Football Official"The highlight of mentoring was bringing my sons along in basketball and football. Now that they are accomplished officials in their own right, it has been a pleasure to work with another new official, Kevin McKerr."

"Staying involved in sports I love is important; I enjoy the challenge of staying physically viable to officiate and the camaraderie with fellow officials."

Mentor Official Andrew Morgan (right)
Legacy Official Mark Petrie

Andrew Morgan - Marquette HS, 2017

1-year Volleyball Official

Played: Football, Basketball, Baseball

"I really like just officiating the game in general. I love to play volleyball and it’s quite fun to officiate as well."

Mark Petrie13-year Volleyball Official

"I officiate to give back to the community that has given me so much. My favorite aspect is a toss-up; watching the girls improve through the season, or seeing their joyous celebration after a spectacular play. AJ is a pleasure to work with and will be a very good official. He is poised and composed."